- Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward elections, following a forum on the country's future. Deby on Monday said the government would be formed "in the next few days" and oversee what…
- William Ruto and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu agreed to reduce energy tariffs by allowing the gas pipeline connection from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa.
- Neluemrev Knarf, alleged fugitive Belgian drug lord residing in Kenya and his younger lover recently welcomed a bouncing baby girl after dating for two years.
- Madonna has left fans scratching their heads after she claimed to be gay in a video. Madonna in the past was spotted kissing Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj.
- A price cap to reduce soaring German energy costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine should come into force next year with additional help provided beforehand, a government-appointed commission recommended Monday. The proposed price cap is part of a controversial 200-billion-euro ($194-billion…
- Ben Bernanke, who shared the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday, is a scholar of the Great Depression who helped to steer the United States through another major financial crisis as Federal Reserve chief. Bernanke was singled out for his analysis of "the worst economic crisis in modern history" -- the…
- Jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza is the winner of this year's Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said on Monday. The award comes after the Russian rights group Memorial was a co-winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. maj…
- Nigerian Alex Iwobi scored a superb goal at the weekend, but could not prevent Everton losing 2-1 at home to Manchester United in their Premier League clash. RIYAD MAHREZ (Manchester City) The Algeria winger scored his second goal in successive games as the Premier League champions crushed…
- Britain on Monday ramped up efforts to calm markets after a heavily criticised budget, with the government bringing forward key economic forecasts and the Bank of England boosting liquidity. - Bank of England action - The Bank of England earlier Monday revealed it was launching a temporary facility…
- Even more worrying, the vehicles were driven in total disregard for traffic rules as they moved from one lane to another, as the drivers seemingly remained.
- Dennis Peek who lives with down syndrome was unfairly sacked from a position he has held for almost 22 years but his employer, Wendy's has since reinstated him.
- A US trio on Monday won the Nobel Economics Prize for research on banking's role in the economy, especially on the importance of avoiding collapses during financial crises.
- Milly Chebby was left in stitches after her cute daughter Milla Netai said she wanted a baby brother. Milly downplayed her girl's request and changed the topic.
- Kenyan newspapers review, October 10: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at plans by the government to reward loyalists at the expense of latecomers.
- The deceased reportedly travelled from his home in Tharaka Nithi to Embu, more than 30 kilometres apart, for a yet-to-be-established 'mission' with a lady.
- Protesters in Iran remained defiant in the fourth week of a movement against the Islamic republic despite a crackdown including the use of tear gas in Tehran and reports Monday of heavy weaponry used in the Kurdish-populated northwest.
- Russian forces launched a barrage of fatal bombardments across Ukraine early Monday, in an apparent retaliation for an explosion that damaged a key bridge to Moscow-annexed Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an address to the nation early Monday said the morning had been "difficult"…
- China recorded more than 2,000 Covid cases on Monday, its highest level for a month, as officials imposed new lockdowns and restrictions to stop outbreaks from spreading to the capital ahead of the Communist Party Congress.
- Johnson Muthama said he was a different leader who doesn't demand favours. He said President William Ruto would soon be giving him a big position in government.
- Communications Authority of Kenya revived plans to roll out phone device management system to detect counterfeits and wants court to lift orders blocking it.
- Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi showed off the magnificent finish of his expansive mansion. Mwangi and his family have finally moved into the huge home.
- Kiss FM presenter Kamene Goro hit out at Eric Omondi for always criticising Kenyan artistes. Kamene asked the comedian to stop celebrating failures of artistes.
- Malaysia's prime minister dissolved parliament Monday to clear the way for snap elections in a bid to restore political stability as the country emerges from the ravages of Covid-19 and a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal.
- Cherargei said the Kenya Kwanza government needs people loyal to William Ruto. He said those who were against Ruto's presidential bid should not be given jobs.
- Malaysia's prime minister announced the dissolution of parliament Monday, allowing for snap elections aimed at bringing political stability as the country emerges from Covid-19 and the 1MDB corruption scandal. Then incumbent Najib Razak, who was embroiled in a scandal where billions of dollars were…
- Stock markets sank Monday as forecast-beating US jobs data fanned expectations for another big Federal Reserve interest rate hike, while traders are now focusing on an upcoming inflation report.
- Media personalities Pascal Tokodi and Grace Ekirapa recently let fans into their baby's private life, giving them a glimpse of the newborn's pretty face snap.
- Ex-Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete disclosed he was able to meet Rihanna during his visit to America. He said he's not received photos of him with Rihanna.
- Nyashinski and Zai Bett walked down the aisle in a colourful wedding on December 10, 2021, and few family members and friends attended their private wedding.
- Posta Kenya inked a deal with Viewtech, the parent company of SasaPay, aiming to enter the mobile money transfer business through its payment system, PostaPay.
- A section of Kenyans criticised the move by the government to okay the growing and importing of genetically modified foods claiming they are a health risk.
- Devine Collections founder Mercy Maluli shared snaps and videos of her family moments with her boys and sister. They had lots of fun as they enjoyed themselves.
- Ex-Tahidi High actress Lydia Gitachu has said she regrets her marriage to a Mzungu man who used to beat her. She is now married to a better man who loves her.
- Diana Marua, her husband Bahati and socialite Vera Sidika have been named the clout chasers of the century by social media users for pulling publicity stunts.
- A column of brand-new armoured vehicles is parked outside what remains of a government building in Quionga, a village in Mozambique's restive northern province of Cabo Delgado. The militants had raided Quionga last year, burning down the local government office and setting up shop in the village.
- Communications Authority of Kenya extended the SIM registration details to October 15, 2022 after the majority of Kenyans failed to meet the April 14 deadline.
- India has the world's highest rate of women pilots, but when Zoya Agarwal said she dreamed of conquering the skies, her mother cried and told her to wait for a "suitable boy" to marry instead. "My mum cried the first time I told her I wanted to be a pilot," Agarwal says.
- The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted 10 candidates suitable for the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) director position.
- Taiwan's leader warned Beijing on Monday that the island would never give up its democratic way of life in a national day speech in which she drew parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Air France and Airbus will go on trial Monday on charges of involuntary manslaughter over the fatal 2009 crash of a jet heading to Paris from Brazil, killing all 228 people aboard.
- Sled dog breeder David Daley lives at the gateway to the Canadian Arctic, occupying a front-row seat to the march of global warming, and he senses calamity ahead. But every year, he fears that the snow will arrive late, and the impact that has on his sled dogs.
- The Kakamega man, Jonathan Shikulu, reportedly confronted his lovely 31-year-old wife, Faith Nanzala, after she opposed his decision to marry a second wife.
- Beneath the waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast a kaleidoscopic ecosystem teems with life that could become the world's "last coral refuge" as global heating eradicates reefs elsewhere, researchers say. Recent studies have shown the northern Red Sea corals are better able to resist the dire impact of…
- Almost everyone on board a boat died when it capsized in a flood-swollen river in Nigeria's Anambra state, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday. "The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods in Ogbaru area of the state, with emergency services confirming a death…
- There are no pearls growing on the oyster reefs in San Diego Bay, but scientists hope they will yield an even more valuable treasure: protection against coastal erosion wrought by rising sea levels. Currently, about 70 percent of the shoreline around San Diego Bay has some type of artificially…
- The UN General Assembly on Monday will open debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, as Western powers seek to underscore Moscow's international isolation.
- North Korea's recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Monday, adding the launches were a response to US-led joint military exercises in the region.
- United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate deployment of a special armed force to Haiti to staunch spiraling insecurity, as the already crisis-hit country faces the threat of a cholera epidemic. He called for the establishment of a unit made up of special armed forces…
- A landslide in central Venezuela left at least 22 people dead and more than 50 missing after a river overflowed, officials said Sunday, in the latest deadly disaster caused by heavy rains to hit the country. The landslide, caused by the biggest river flood in the area in 30 years, is the worst so…
- Rivers United of Nigeria and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa stole the show on Sunday in the CAF Champions League last 32 first legs. A joyful day for Nigeria in the Champions League was completed when Plateau United also came from behind to beat four-time winners Esperance of Tunisia 2-1 in…